When our patients undergo root canals in Ellicott City, Maryland, we do everything we can to make them feel comfortable throughout the treatment process and recovery period. While there are many ways to do that with traditional root canal therapy, there’s another method that offers an even greater level of comfort: laser root canals. The…
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Treating patients who have experienced traumatic dental injuries in Ellicott City, Maryland is one of our most important jobs at Access Endodontics. When you suffer an accident that damages your teeth, gums, jaw, or any other part of your mouth, it can be shocking, frightening, and it often requires immediate attention. We take pride in…
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Apicoectomy procedures in Maryland are a highly effective way to keep your natural teeth. Even knowing the success rate, it may not mitigate potential anxiety should you have a procedure scheduled in the near future. It’s fair to say that nobody is ever excited to receive an apicoectomy, but there are ways to make the…
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Have you ever heard the term pulpotomy? Maybe your dentist mentioned it at some point, or you saw it on a pamphlet in their office. To help develop your understanding of the word pulpotomy, we will start with the discussion of the inner tooth. The tooth pulp is the combination of the softer elements in…
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Modern technology and innovative techniques have drastically reduced the risks of most dental treatments while significantly increasing their efficacy. However, this doesn’t mean that procedures such as apicoectomies are 100% risk free. Therefore, you’ll want to consult with an endodontist to determine if an apicoectomy is the right procedure for you. To understand the risks…
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Over the years of providing dental care, we’ve found that what constitutes “dental surgery” can vary widely depending on whom you ask. This is because there are quite a few Maryland endodontic treatment services that fall under the category of dental surgery, and some of them may not be what you might expect. To aid…
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There are numerous ways to experience dental trauma, some of which you might not expect. The term “dental trauma” might suggest that it can only happen in some sort of dramatic accident. But the truth is that some of the most common causes of dental injuries don’t involve heavy impact or hard collisions at all.…
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Learning that you need an apicoectomy procedure may generate some questions and concerns. The truth about this procedure is that this tooth-saving technique doesn’t come with much discomfort at all, provided you take your apicoectomy preparation seriously. What is apicoectomy preparation? There’s not a lot of work for you to do prior to your procedure.…
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When it comes to oral health, most people focus on keeping their teeth healthy, clean, and pearly white. Yet, the teeth aren’t the only thing needing attention. If you want to maintain that bright, beautiful smile and avoid any significant endodontic treatments in Ellicott City, you should focus your attention on your gum health as…
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Experiencing traumatic dental injuries can be painful. If this occurs, and you want to restore your smile and avoid any significant dental procedures, it’s helpful to know exactly what to do the moment that the trauma happens. To do this, you’ll need to know about the different types of dental injuries. Dr. Burton Waxman, Dr.…
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